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IHS Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Osun State Board of Technical and Vocational Education (OSSBTVE), on Monday 3rd August commenced the Osun Teacher-Shift 2.0 programme, a capacity-building initiative for 209 Technical and Vocational education teachers aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education in the state.
The opening ceremony, which was held at the Oasis Event and Conference Center in Osogbo, Osun State, marked the commencement of the training which is now in its second year with the theme, “From Shift to Impact: Reimagining the Role of Teachers in a Changing World”. In attendance were State government functionaries, school administrators, and education stakeholders from the State.
Delivering the keynote address at the ceremony, Titilope Oguntuga, Director, Sustainability, IHS Nigeria, said the programme represented the company’s continued commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education, empowering teachers and preparing learners for success in a rapidly changing world.
She said IHS Nigeria believes that lasting transformation begins with teachers, noting that the initiative aligns with one of the company’s sustainability pillar on education and economic growth through investments that strengthen access to quality education, build capacity and equip people with skills needed for economic development.
“Last year, during the inaugural edition of this program, we challenged teachers to embrace a Mindset Shift, to see themselves not simply as instructors, but as facilitators of transformation, innovation, and lifelong learning. This year, we are building on that foundation by challenging participants to turn that mind shift into meaningful action.
‘From Shift to Impact’ is about translating ideas into improved teaching practices, stronger classroom engagement and better learning outcomes,” Oguntuga said.
She added that participants would explore innovative teaching approaches, effective communication, sustainable and industry-relevant practices during the training, stressing that, “the true success of this programme will be measured not by what happens over the next few days, but by the positive changes your students experience when you return to your classrooms.” Oguntuga said.
“This programme also reflects our broader commitment to sustainability and quality education. By strengthening teacher capacity, promoting innovative teaching practices, and preparing learners with future-ready skills, we are contributing to building more resilient communities and supporting sustainable national development,” Oguntuga noted.
Hon. Dipo Eluwole, the Commissioner for Education, Osun State who was represented by Hon. Akinwale Ajetunmobi, the Special Adviser on School Monitoring, described the Teacher Shift Initiative as a timely intervention that aligns with the state’s vision of strengthening education through improved teacher capacity and strategic partnerships.
Ajetunmobi who spoke on the theme, “Leadership, Accountability and Excellence in Public Education,” stressed the need for quality leadership, accountability and commitment to excellence in the education sector, noting that “every investment in education must ultimately translate into better teaching, improved student achievement and stronger schools.”
Ajetunmobi added that the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has continued to prioritise education through investments in infrastructure, teacher welfare, curriculum development, technical and vocational education, digital learning opportunities and strategic partnerships.
According to him, “By strengthening the teachers’ professional capacity and equipping them with contemporary knowledge and practical skills, the initiative will improve classroom effectiveness and better prepare our students for emerging opportunities in the modern economy.”
He urged participants to embrace the training and translate the knowledge acquired into improved classroom practice and institutional performance.
In his opening remarks, Hon. Dapo Ademola-Adesina, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Technical and Vocational Education described the programme as an initiative that has evolved from a human capacity training workshop held last year into an annual programme sponsored by IHS Nigeria Limited.
According to him, the training is designed to build teachers’ confidence, sharpen their classroom skills and knowledge, while supporting the state’s drive to strengthen technical and vocational education.
“We are all aware that Nigeria today faces real and pressing challenges in job creation, employment opportunities and skill acquisition. But the good news is this: we shall overcome if we make the right choices as a state—choices that prioritise Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) through the deliberate pursuit of skill acquisition,” he said.
Earlier in his welcome address and overview of the teacher-shift initiative, Olaonipekun Kazeem, the Executive Director of Focus Teens Foundation, said that while the 2025 edition of the programme focused on shifting teachers from traditional teaching methods to transformational learning, the 2026 edition is aimed at achieving practical and measurable impact in classrooms.
“We want to begin to see physical, practical change. We want to ensure that our students are well-read, well-equipped to take on the world and to be more economically ready and economically viable, in the best interest of the state as a whole,” Kazeem said.
He disclosed that 209 teachers from the Osun State Board of Technical and Vocational Education will be participating in the training, which is structured into three cohorts, with each cohort undergoing two days of intensive sessions focused on practical classroom implementation, leadership, coaching and evidence-based outcomes.
